Industrial Painter: Precision Coatings & Finishes

STS Aviation Group; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is hiring Painters in Butner North, Carolina, to support industrial painting and finishing operations in a manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role is responsible for applying primers, paints and protective coatings using electrostatic, air-assist and other automotive-style painting equipment. The Painter will also prepare surfaces, mix coatings, maintain paint equipment and inspect finished work to ensure quality requirements are met.

Qualifications

• At least six months of painting experience in an automotive, industrial or heavy equipment environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function Test.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when required by production demands.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

• Apply primer, paint and touch-up coatings using spray equipment and brushes.
• Mask and unmask parts according to specifications.
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, washing and conditioning.
• Perform light bodywork when required.
• Disassemble, clean and maintain painting equipment.
• Maintain pumps, heaters, tanks, spray guns and related equipment.
• Flush tanks and paint lines during color changes.
• Mix paints to achieve required color accuracy, viscosity and consistency.
• Perform titrations and adjust chemicals as required for paint and related processes.
• Apply decals, stencils and rust-proofing as required.
• Inspect work before, during and after painting.
• Perform coating thickness and gloss checks.
• Transport parts and materials using tuggers, forklifts, overhead cranes or manual carts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Painting experience

Industrial painting

Respirator use

Surface prep

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring Painters in Butner North, Carolina, to support industrial painting and finishing operations in a manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role is responsible for applying primers, paints and protective coatings using electrostatic, air-assist and other automotive-style painting equipment. The Painter will also prepare surfaces, mix coatings, maintain paint equipment and inspect finished work to ensure quality requirements are met.